The bill, S.B. No. 890, proposes amendments to the Government Code regarding the issuance of handgun carry licenses to certain active and retired judicial officers in Texas. Specifically, it expands the definition of "active judicial officer" to include those serving in statutory probate courts, while also clarifying the definition of "retired judicial officer" to include visiting judges appointed to serve in constitutional county courts, statutory county courts, or statutory probate courts. The bill removes previous references to specific sections of the law regarding the appointment of visiting judges.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses committed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This ensures that any legal implications of the new definitions and provisions will not retroactively affect past offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.201 (Government Code 411)